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  • Summer Essentials Mini Post

    Summer Essentials Mini Post

    Hi Loves!

    Its already August! I can’t believe how fast this summer is going by. I wanted to share with all you a few of my summer favorites that I loving right now. Get ready and scroll on down!

    Sunglasses: Zero UV These are such a cool iced pink color with a subtle cat eye. This company has really cute styles and most are around $10. Yup, that’s right!!!

    Cranberry Sugar Body Scrub: Lather This sugar scrub has pieces of little cranberries in it! Ok so this makes me super happy haha. It leaves your skin soft and smooth and it isn’t overly oily as some body scrubs can be (won’t name which company –it’s one everybody likes, but me).

    True Lemon Natural Flavor Packets: True Lemon has many flavors such as lime, orange, wild berry lemonade, and peach lemonade. I am the worst at drinking water and these all natural flavor packets really help my daily intake. No scary chemical fake sugar wannabes here.

    Cute flamingo water bottle: Need I say more. Its a flamingo, it has an M, its super cute you can find it at Dawlens

    Magazines: I have always had a love of magazines, especially for reading while lounging on my pool float. This 435 Magazine is all about my hometown of Kansas City and the fun new happening things going on there. It makes me miss home, but I love keeping up on how hip KC has become.

    Lip Tints & Sunscreen: Babo Botanicals has such great sun protectant products. I love these Lip Tints with SPF 15 and a hint of color. The facial sunscreen is formulated for sensitive skin and SPF 40 for daily wear. Here in Phoenix the sun is why we all live here, but no one wants melanoma or any kind of skin damage. Hence, cover up your lips too–the most delicate skin on your face after your eyelids!!

    Gorgeous Gold Tube Cream Blusher: Box of Style This Beauty Counter product is a two in one product for cheeks and lips. This product hydrates and goes on smoothly. It came in my subscription box for the summer from Rachel Zoe. Use this code to get your summer box: PRETTYSSU10

    Let me know in the comments below one of your favorite product for the summer!

     

  • Brave Wings Fashion Show

    Brave Wings Fashion Show

    Hi Babes

    This past weekend I attended a special fashion show that promotes local design talent as the main show. They look to support a different charity each year in order to give back to the community.

    –Photo provided by Russ Paperman

    I was lucky enough to be a featured fashion blogger in attendance this year with my fellow blogger gals. From left to right: Kate Berkley a new Phoenix transplant, who is a beauty blogger, me, then the lovely Siara Rochell, the most fun gal Laci Leigh, and finally the always elegant Neyda.

    —photo provided by Russ Paperman

    It seems always like a bit of pressure to pick what you should wear to a fashion event lol. Most people there as so into fashion and their knowledge is so high. This year I chose a simple jumpsuit with a lower heel (always seems to be a lot of standing at these events). I decided to choose jewelry that was bolder than I usually wear to offset the simple design of the jumpsuit.

    –photo provided by Russ Paperman

    The show featured several local designers with very varied outlooks. Some of it bordered on what I consider more couture design (a bit out there for me haha), one designer even featured swimwear.

    The event was held at the new F.A.B.R.I.C. building in Tempe, AZ. This is the new home for various companies that all focus on fashion design, construction and mostly importantly instruction in that they provide classes in sewing, pattern making, design and manufacturing.

    One of my favorite designers was YANDY . They feature sexy lingerie and swimwear. I loved the different looks from racy to a bit more demure. Down below is a snipet of the actual show!

     

    The Tiger Lily Dress Shop showcased some almost Flamenco inspired dresses which I LOVED! Sorry about the photos not being so great. I’m the worst at taking photos during the shows. I just watch and drool over all the fabrics and the pretty dresses!

    I did manage to get a little video of these super fun dresses. Check it out down below!

     

    My final favorite designer was Mabellachic. I loved these really cute pants with a gathered/ruched hemline at the ankle. I got one really fast photo as the model walked past me. These gals seem to walk faster and faster each year haha!

    I love the idea of raising charitable funds at the same time giving emerging local designers the chance to show their hard work to a very appreciative audience. Thanks Brave Wings for inviting me!

    Brave Wings fashion Show

     

  • Simplicity Skincare

    Simplicity Skincare

    Hey Loves

    I just tried a great new product for you skin. I love getting the chance to try a product and report back to you what I think. This is about Simplicity Skincare.

    I was intrigued by the bottle design, which has two chambers. One side for the moisturizer and the other for hyaluronic acid. This combination creates a balance for your skin with the accepting of the moisture and the actual adding of moisture.

    I’ve been using the superior serum for about a week now and I like how my skin feels smoother and not greasy at all. The flakiness that I have by living in the desert has drastically improved. I’m truly loving this product!

    Now the best news ever! You too can try out Simplicity Skincare. They are hosting a giveaway for my readers, which you can enter on the link below!

    ENTER HERE

     

     

    —sponsored post by Brand Backer

  • Chic Resort Mountain Shadows

    Chic Resort Mountain Shadows

    Hi Loves,

    I was so excited to visit Mountain Shadows recently. The decor is sleek and modern on the outside, yet super mid-century “Mad Men” vibe on the inside.

     

    I knew I wanted to find a simple and chic outfit to wear and basically just lounge in it lol. As I keep saying, I want to be a lady of leisure when I grow up. I think I found the perfect thing when I spotted the jumpsuit. Isn’t the wide legged palazzo pant is so chic?!?!

    I knew I wanted to style the jumpsuit with my black wide brimmed hat. So I picked out the jewelry to really stand out.

     

     

     

     

    I layered a few different necklaces and paired those with a large gold cuff. I also chose my new fringe sandals to add some texture to the overall sleek look. I love these low wedges with this pant leg.

    This is one of my most favorite looks by far. I felt like an old movie dame haha! I’m loving my latest finds from this new online boutique Balia Boutique, and they just got in new arrivals you NEED to check it out. I’ll link all the info below for you!

    Jumpsuit: Balia Boutique (under $30!!)

    Earrings: L.V. Kiki

    Hat: Shein 

    Gold Cuff & Ring: Rocksbox (use code alltheprettysxoxo for one month free)

    Sandals: Material Girl

    Sunglasses: Box of Style

     

     

     

     

     

  • Ellie Activewear Subscription Box

    Ellie Activewear Subscription Box

    Hey Dolls!

    So I just received my first Ellie Activewear box and I have to say right away I’m super impressed.  I knew that I would be getting a workout outfit, but didn’t realize there would be more surprises in the box!

    Each box contains a complete cute workout outfit.  This July box is still available! This box also has an Ab workout wheel and a Bally’s cooling towel. The fit and quality is always a concern with my workout clothes. I love these pieces! The sports bra has the cutest cut outs and the fit is very soft. I got a size small.

    It is really comfortable, and the sports bra is described as medium support. My workouts are usually not that intense, so for me this is perfect. If you tend to workout out more hard-core you might need different support (or if your boobs are bigger too haha). I love the contrasting piping to go with the pants.

    I don’t know why, but i’ve never bought workout pants with color blocking and now I’m obsessed. I was missing out lol. These pants I got in a size medium. I was again worried I might need a bigger size, but these are perfect.

    The tank top is just the cutest with the mesh back and a bright tangerine color. I like that the fit was a bit oversized, so that you know this one that I’m wearing is a size small.

    I love the matching hair ties by Zobha, but I can’t use them, except for decor over my real hair ties lol. They don’t have a lot of stretch so they can’t hold up my super thick hair. I can use them for a cute wrist accessory haha!

    So the important stuff. this is a monthly subscription box. You get all the items shown above for $49.95. Such much less than one pair of leggings at Lululemon! And you get the whole outfit with extra workout gear or surprises. I mean really this is such a good deal. Click on the link below!

     

    Ellie Activewear

    Oh BTW, if you tag Ellie and #loveellie–they will send you a free signature rose gold water bottle!

     

  • Soft Florals

    Soft Florals

    Hi Loves,

    I am just loving the floral maxis out there right now. I have a few more sitting in my “cart” all over the internet! Oh you know you do that too haha!

    I recently starting shooting with Jacqueline and have our next shoot already set up for this weekend. can you say road trip!?! Its going to be so fun!

    I am loving the trend from yellow gold to more rose gold. I paired my new rose gold aviators with the pink flowers in this dress.

    My jewelry is a mixture of metals, but mostly rose gold tones with these long layering necklaces.

    Oh my gosh I have been longing for gray shoes for so long and the fact that I found the perfect open toed bootie was amazing!

    I’m super excited for what is yet to come on my blog. With my new branding and logo, I feel these good changes will make a real difference to my overall look!

    Dress: old Rue 21—sold out fast; Similar –less than $14!

    Sunglasses: Rue 21 ( seriously less than $8!)

    Booties: Vici Dolls sold out fast–Similar

    Rings: L.V. Kiki Subscription Box

    Necklace: Rue 21

    Nail Polish: Nordstrom

    Clutch Wallet: WCM New York–still available and come in Black too!

    Photography: Jacqueline Treviño Photography

     

  • PFF Runway of Hope

    PFF Runway of Hope

    Hi Ladies!

    I recently attended the Pearce Family Foundation Runway of Hope charity event.  This foundation now has two part to it. The first being Angels All Around Us. This was their primary focus until very recently The Angels All Around Us program assists families whose child is in the hospital receiving care make ends meet and pay daily bills, so the parents can focus on the child getting well. As a blogger, I have been invited to many fun events, but this one was special because the purpose was to raise funds to continue this good work. The newest program of the foundation is Angel Dogs. This program helps a family in need of a service dog financially for the training of one animal.

    I had fun deciding what to wear for the event which was going to be a fashion show and more. I wanted something bright and light at the same time, since the weather is now hovering around 100 degrees.

    The fashion show involved several local boutiques, including a local designer and NYDJ. Harpreet Maan is a fellow fashion blogger, but I never realized she was designing also. She had many of her collection pieces featured on the runway and for sale this night.

    It was fun seeing Rosa from Blush Boutique that night. She had some models walking in the fashion show this night to showcase her boutique!

    I had not seen the local blogger gals in a few weeks, so it was great catching up with everyone and sharing this great experience.

     

    Here are some clips of the actual runway show that night. Hope this makes you all want to go next year!

     

    The event was held the Arizona’s first interactive aquarium. We were so lucky to get rooftop views of a private dolphin show! Amazing creatures–so much love for them!

     

    Here is the link for the Pearce Family Foundation to make a donation or to find out more: PFF Runway of Hope

    Dress: old–Dillards; Similar–Lulu’s

    Shoes: Nordstrom

    Photography: Steven Yap and me!

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

  • Gingham for Summer

    Gingham for Summer

    Hi There!

    Summer style in the desert can be tricky. I am always freezing in the exaggerated A/C of Phoenix, AZ haha. So I am always on the lookout for cute tops that I can pair with white denim. I am so loving the gingham trend that I am seeing everywhere right now. I love it in blue, red or yellow! I found this top, which is technically a cold shoulder (yes I cheated on my first love the #OTS top haha).  But, LOOK it also has gorgeous statement sleeves!

     

    I featured this top on my summer wishlist SEE HERE awhile back and finally ordered it. It is so much prettier than I had thought. I am in love with it!

    I grabbed a pair of skinny white denim and my favorite island weaved bag (courtesy of my sister Janell’s travels), and I met my friend, Siara for a fun morning at the Montelucia resort here in Phoenix.

    I love this area of the Montelucia. It is a pathway right outside the Joya Spa that feels right out of the Secret Garden novel.

    I am loving this cold shoulder top so much and you can see more just like it on the link below, including this exact top down below. Also there is a special code for my readers! So cool!!

    Cold Shoulder Gingham Top: HERE–ZAFUL

    White Denim: Here

    Necklace: Shane Co.

    Boater Hat: sold out Topshop; Similar

    Sandals: Macy’s–SALE!!

    Photography: Siara Rochell-Blogger

    —Hey friend Wanna be more fancy this summer?!? Just do it and Check out Zaful’s newest arrivals. Use the code: ZFEN and  Click here to check out Zaful’s summer style

     

     

     

     

     

  • Stop and Smell The Roses

    Stop and Smell The Roses

    Hi Lovelies!

    I was so excited to take part in the very first workshop held by Bobbie’s Flowers in Tempe, Arizona.

    As a blogger, I’ve gotten invited to many fun events, but anyone that knows me even a little, knows that it has forever been a dream of mine to have a flower shop! I am flower crazy! Peonies have been my favorite for years before anybody knew about them on Instagram lol. My Mom has a huge garden back home in Kansas City, and I love all the flowers there like: Irises, Lilacs, red Peonies, Magnolias, Delphiniums and Hollyhocks!

    We started our tour with some time in the freezer (yes my time was very short in there as I am a huge wimp). I did hear that all newly arrived flowers spend time in the freezer first before being cut and placed into water (at I think I heard that.. my teeth were chattering).

    Our teacher was Paula, who has worked at Bobbie’s Flowers for many years. She was super knowledgable and very nice. Paula taught us how to take a grower’s bunch of flowers and start by separating them into at least 3 main groups: 1. greens; 2. large statement flowers; 3. smaller bunches of flowers ( or seed pods, etc).

    —shot by Jacqueline Treviño

    –shot by Jacqueline Treviño

    I picked this one for my arrangement!

    –shot by Jacqueline Treviño

    –shot by Jacqueline Treviño

    Paula told us when we chose our vase, bottle, bucket or what ever we wish to put our flowers in, make sure to measure each flower stem by leaning the stem against a tall table and eyeballing it for where to cut the stem.

    –shot by Jacqueline Treviño

    We are all seriously concentrating listening to Paula haha! It was really fun for reals!

    Paula was a great teacher. I know she asked us to make our flowers shorter, but I like my flowers all tall and crazy like lol.

    This was right before dividing up my flowers and greens! I got an orange colored mason jar as my receptacle!

    Such gorgeous blooms right?!?

    My floral masterpiece when it was done!

    –shot by Jacqueline Treviño

    –shot by Jacqueline Treviño

    I think we all left there smiling the whole way home! It was so much fun and I really loved it. They are lucky at Bobbie’s that I live so far away; or, I may just show up there all the time to hang out and play with flowers. One more tip that Paula told us was to change the water daily and re-cut the stem at an angle, not straight across, this gives the stem more surface space to absorb water. Do this each day too. This makes your flowers last longer!

    My blooms (above) at my house almost a week later ( I did lose a few tiny ones, but most of them were still pretty great)! If you are in the Phoenix area stay tuned for upcoming workshops such as this one at Bobbie’s Flowers. A really big thank you to Paula (our teacher) and Kim from Clothes Minded Boutique who connected us blogger gals with this awesome experience!

    Photography by me unless marked by: Jacqueline Treviño

  • Summer Sundress with Thred Up

    Summer Sundress with Thred Up

    Hi Babes!

    I had the opportunity to try out ThredUp recently and I was really surprised how many choices I had to pick from. I love the variety of colors and sizes and the site is so easy to use. I know there are other second hand online stores, but ThredUp choses the most on trend pieces and it has to be of the highest quality.

    I was on the lookout for new summer sundresses and I found a great one. I am crazy about bright colors for summer and just fell in love with the details on this dress.

    I find that mixing textures with a solid color dress makes you accessories pop! This fun patterned clutch and the multi-colored bead bracelets were a perfect addition to this dress.

    The fun flounce detail and the zipper accent are just so cute! Right?!?!?

    ThredUp is so fun because you pay 90% of regular prices for second hand clothes. I picked out 2 dresses (see previous post) for $30. If you have clothes or accessories that you no longer wear they will send you a postage paid bag to “clean out” your closet and you get paid for this! Head on over and check out ThredUp for your own cute summer dress!

    Dress: thredUp

    Bracelets: old from a lot of different stacks: Similar

    Clutch: mine sold out fast: Similar